pinewood perennial gardens

Native to dry woods of eastern North America. This sedge has fine texture and fountaining habit of dark-green leaves. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soil in part shade to shady sites. 12" h x 8" w. Z 3-8.

The color of this unique golden sedge is most spectacular when planted in full sun, turning lime-green when planted in shade. Prefers moist to wet soils. Plant as a specimen or en masse around pond borders. 2' ht. Z 5-8.

This carex produces a mat of bluish foliage suitable for dry or moist, shady conditions. While evergreen in warmer climates, cut back in spring in colder areas to freshen up foliage. 8-16" ht by 12-24" w. Z 5-8.

An adaptable, grass-like plant with bright-white variegation for part shade to shade locations. Spreads by rhizomes to function as a groundcover or use as a single speciman. 15" ht by 15" w. Z 5-9

An adaptable, grass-like, evergreen plant that creates a bright spot in the shady garden. Narrow green leaves with a yellow stripe creates a dense, clump-forming mound. Tolerates dry shade but prefers moist, rich soil. 8-18" ht x 18" wide. Z 5-10.

An evergreen grass-like plant with bright, yellow foliage, year-round. Use as a groundcover or to edge a path or patio. Provide some shade in the afternoon to reduce burning. Cut back in the spring to allow new foliage to develop. 12-18" h x 12-18" w. Z 5-9.

An evergreen grass-like plant with bright, yellow foliage, year-round. Use as a groundcover or to edge a path or patio. Provide some shade in the afternoon to reduce burning. Cut back in the spring to allow new foliage to develop. 12-18" h x 12-18" w. Z 5-9.

Native. Slow growing, native grass with slender, green leaves to 8" long. Semi-evergreen in cold climates. Adaptable to sunny or shady locations and tolerates dry, sandy, wooded settings. Spring flowers insignificant. 8" ht. Z 4.

A clump-forming sedge with 0.25" wide green leaves edged in white that spreads by rhizomes. This grass-like plant adds a fine texture to the landscape. Prefers average moisture and part-shade to shady sites. A versatile plants that can be used en mass as a groundcover or in shade containers. A evergreen, cool season plant that should be cutback in the spring before new growth appears. 12" h x 18-24" w. Z 5-9.

Deciduous, compact, woody shrub with silver-gray, fragrant foliage. Dark blue flowers cover the mounding plant in late summer. Prefers sunny sites with well-drained soils. Tolerant of dry conditions. Prune in early spring after growth begins. 36" h x 48" w. Z 5-9.